Benjamin Michael Garcia, 30, is facing criminal mischief vandalism charges for multiples incidents dating back to March 27, Coral Gables Police said.
Officials said Garcia vandalized several construction sites and buildings in Coral Gables as well as neighboring jurisdictions.
Detectives used video to track down Garcia, who could possibly face hate crime charges, officials said.
“Today our detectives arrested an individual who has been tormenting the Jewish Community using antisemitic graffiti,” Chief Edward Hudak said in a statement.
Police released footage of Garcia in police custody. Attorney information wasn’t available.
**Breaking News** Coral Gables Police Detectives have just arrested Benjamin Michael Garcia, who is suspected of 5 vandalism cases from March 27th through the present. He had targeted several locations in Coral Gables spray painting Anti Semitic messages. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/mSAa4u1lOK
— Coral Gables Police (@CoralGablesPD) April 13, 2021
The News Release for the arrest today of Benjamin Michael Garcia, who will be charged with 5 counts of Criminal Mischief. pic.twitter.com/njjdQI6Cxk
— Coral Gables Police (@CoralGablesPD) April 13, 2021
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